Love Story
The Ray Conniff Singers Lyrics
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To tell the story
Of how great a love can be
The sweet love story
That is older than the sea
The simple truth about the love she brings to me
Where do I start
You gave new meaning
To this empty world of mine
There′ll never be
Another love, another time
You came into my life
And made the living fine
You fills my heart
You fills my heart
With very special things
With angel songs
With wild imaginings
You fills my soul
With so much love
That anywhere I go
I'm never lonely
With her along who could be lonely
I reach for her hand
It′s always there
How long does it last
Can love be measured by the hours in a day
I have no answers now
But this much I can say
I know I'll need her 'till the stars all burn away
And you′ll be there
The Ray Conniff Singers’s song Love Story is a story of a great love that stands the test of time. The singer kicks off the song with the timeless question, “Where do I begin to tell the story of how great a love can be” which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The love is made even greater by the fact that it is simple in its truth, but holds immeasurable value. The love is described as being "older than the sea," implying that it has existed for an incredibly long time, which creates a sense of depth and history to the lovers' relationship.
The singer further elaborates on the impact of their love story by recounting how the other person brought new meaning into their world with their first hello. The idea of new beginnings is portrayed as they bring in positive changes into one's life, making living fine. The singer further compares his love to special things like angel songs and wild imaginings - all things that hold a sense of magic and wonder. The love shared is depicted as filling the singer's heart with such depth that they never feel lonely, as they know the loved one is there to hold their hand.
In the last verse, the singer contemplates the fact that they don't know how long their love will last, nor can it be measured by the hours in the day. However, they know that they will need their lover until the end of time, until the stars in the sky have burned away. The song concludes with the words "and you'll be there," a strong statement that the love will endure, and the loved one will always be by their side.
Line by Line Meaning
Where do I begin
The singer expresses his uncertainty about where to start telling the story of his great love.
To tell the story
He wants to share the great love story with others.
Of how great a love can be
The singer emphasizes that the love he is about to describe is truly great.
The sweet love story
He describes the love story as sweet, indicating its innocence and purity.
That is older than the sea
The love story is timeless and has been around for as long as the sea.
The simple truth about the love she brings to me
The singer acknowledges that the love he has is simple and pure, brought to him by his partner.
Where do I start
The singer reiterates his uncertainty about where to begin telling the love story.
With your first hello
The singer recalls the moment his partner first greeted him.
You gave new meaning
Her greeting added new depth and value to his life.
To this empty world of mine
Before she arrived, his life was empty and lacked significance.
There′ll never be
The singer is confident that there will not be another love like this one.
Another love, another time
He believes this love is unique and timeless.
You came into my life
He acknowledges that his love was not always present, but she arrived and changed his life.
And made the living fine
She added value and quality to his life.
You fills my heart
His partner fills his heart with love and joy.
With very special things
The love he receives from his partner is unique and incomparable.
With angel songs
She provides him with heavenly music and happiness.
With wild imaginings
His love inspires him to imaginative and creative thinking.
You fills my soul
His partner fills not only his heart but also his soul with love.
With so much love
His partner's love is abundant and overflowing.
That anywhere I go
No matter where he goes in life, he carries the love of his partner with him.
I'm never lonely
He is never lonely because he has the company of his beloved.
With her along who could be lonely
The presence of his partner always keeps loneliness at bay.
I reach for her hand
He visualizes reaching out for his partner's hand.
It′s always there
He trusts that his partner's loving hand is always there for him to hold.
How long does it last
The singer wonders how long this great love will endure.
Can love be measured by the hours in a day
He questions whether the duration of love can be measured by time alone.
I have no answers now
The singer does not have the answers to his own questions about love.
But this much I can say
Despite his uncertainty, he makes a bold statement about his love.
I know I'll need her 'till the stars all burn away
He confesses that he will need his partner's love for the rest of his life, until the end of time.
And you′ll be there
His partner will always be by his side, no matter what happens.
Writer(s): Lai Francis Albert, Sigman Carl
Contributed by Matthew W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.